The final training camp before deciding the members of the Japan Women's Softball National Team for the Tokyo Olympics began in Okinawa, and pitcher Yukiko Ueno of Ace said, "In a tense atmosphere, each person can concentrate on what he should do." Did.
The Japan Women's Softball National Team, aiming for a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has been holding the final training camp from the 3rd before deciding the representative members in Yomitan Village, Okinawa Prefecture, with 19 strengthened designated players.
In this training camp, in addition to playing practice games with local high school boys, we will determine the abilities of the players by checking whether they can handle the ball of the male pitcher of the businessman, and narrow down from 19 to 15 final members.
The training camp is held privately, and on the evening of the 4th, director Reika Utsugi and pitcher Ueno of Ace responded to the interview online.
Coach Utsugi said, "I'm worried that I can't see the movements of the players in big tournaments because I can't play overseas due to the influence of Corona. In the practice game at this training camp, which of the fine play and the movements according to the strategy? I want to see if I can do it. "
Pitcher Ueno said, "I'm nervous and I can concentrate on what I should do. I'm in good condition at the training camp, so I want to make a solid sense of the game."
The training camp will be held until the 19th of this month, and the Japanese national team members will be announced on the 23rd.